Hawaiʻi Island food trucks (Kona, Waimea, Hilo)

On Hawaiʻi Island, Kailua-Kona's Aliʻi Drive has a lively food truck scene, Waimea has several favorites, and Island Style Grindz rotates between Waimea, Hāwī, Kona and Hilo. Look for huli chicken stands in Kealakekua and Waimea too.

• Kailua-Kona: the Aliʻi Drive food truck scene, Shaka Tacoz, Pine Tree Café, Da Braddahz Grindz.
• Waimea: Red Barn, GJ's Huli Chicken, On Top of Mauna Kea, Big Island Brewhaus Kitchen; Manuela Malasada for malasadas.
• Island Style Grindz: rotates among Waimea, Hāwī, Kona and Hilo, usually midweek; known for fish plates like miso butterfish. Lines are long.
• South Kona: Randy's Huli Chicken and Ribs (Kealakekua), Super J's (Captain Cook).
• Volcano: Tuk Tuk Thai. Honokaʻa: Waipiʻo Good Eats. Nāʻālehu: Aloha Mix. Pāhoa: Panchos Tacos.
• Hours and parking spots change often, and trucks can close early when they sell out. Check the truck's Instagram, Facebook or Google listing the day you go.

Sources: Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (GoHawaii): Hawaiʻi's best food truck stops · Hawaiʻi Guide: Big Island food trucks (Jan. 2025)

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.